America’s Glorious Quilts

Duke, Dennis; Deborah Harding (eds.). America’s Glorious Quilts. New York: Hugh Lauter Levin, 1987. First edition. Large Folio. 320pp. Original illustrated dustjacket over red cloth with gilt lettering on cover and spine. Decorative endpapers. Decorative initials. “Never before has there been so richly illustrated a volume devoted to that unique aspect of American folk art – the quilt… The work is presented in ten parts, each written by an eminently qualified expert. Included are chapters devoted to the history of quilts; regional quilts, such as Amish, Kentuckian, and Hawaiian; types of quilts, including crazy quilts and doll and crib quilts; decorating with quilts; caring for quilts; and contemporary quilts” (publisher). Profusely illustrated with extraordinary color reproductions of quilts throughout. Includes extensive bibliography. DJ rubbed. DJ in overall good-, binding and interior in very good condition. g+ to vg. Hardcover. (37342) $45